The cost of a forensic rape examination or other physical examination conducted for the purpose of gathering evidence in any criminal investigation and prosecution under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 31 (relating to sexual offenses) and the cost to provide medications prescribed to the victim therein shall not be charged to the victim. If appropriate insurance is unavailable, reimbursement may be sought pursuant to the provisions of section 477.9 of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929.
(Sept. 26, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1056, No.20, eff. 60 days)
1995 Amendment. Act 20, 1st Sp.Sess., added section 1726.1.
References in Text. Section 477.9 of the act of April 9, 1929, P.L.177, No.175, known as The Administrative Code of 1929, referred to in this section, was repealed by the act of November 24, 1998, P.L.882, No.111, known as the Crime Victims Act. The subject matter is now contained in Act 111.
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